Deep Sea Wreck Fishing - Ling & Conger Fishing - Small Boat fishing | The Fish Locker

[@Zola57]

10/10 for composure when those boats past you so closely. Brilliant attitude to fish conservation only catching what you need. Shame many more anglers don't have that attitude. Cracking video. Keep them coming...Tight lines.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thanks Brummie, hopefully from my example anglers may choose to adopt a more conservation minded approach to their fishing? Every little helps. All the best mate and tight lines.

[@Fishingbug]

Another great video. That last ling was massive! Shame about those other numpties trying to bully you off your wreck. Keep those videos coming👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Fishing_bug - Thanks mate, yes some folks just have no common courtesy. They didn’t catch anything but got a good view of me pulling out the fish. 😉😆👍🏻🎣🐟

[@aaronhenderson8502]

Great video. Just your average Joe. Small boat. Great content. No big sponsor bullshit adds. Well done

[@TheFishLocker]

aaron henderson - Thats what we’re all about Aaron. Simple honest fishing. We are just sharing what we love doing. 😊🎣

[@malc380]

Glad I cooked Cod and chips this evening before watching this John or I'd have been gutted! great footage, wish me luck at Skipsea next week!

[@TheFishLocker]

Malc Proud - Sorry it was such a late upload. We have been battling with intermittent WiFi here lately and the video just would not upload. Best of luck Malc, sharp hooks and tight lines mate. 😉👍🏻🎣🐟

[@michaeljohnscott7989]

Ling a ding ding! Nice day wreck fishing John 🙂👍👏

[@TheFishLocker]

Michael Scott - Was a decent enough day by the end. Didn’t get the big snake I was after but had some nice ling. 😊👍🏻🎣🐟🛥

[@seanrobinson6025]

I haven't ever really fished and probably won't do anytime soon but I still can't stop watching lol. As a city boy I am also shocked at what you have been catching in UK shores. Notice how he has a comment for every post, proper gentleman. Thanks for the videos!

[@TheFishLocker]

Sean Campbell - It is my pleasure Sean. If someone can take the time to write a proper comment I will try to find the time to write a proper reply. I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos and take care. These are stressful times 😊👍🏻

[@seanrobinson6025]

@@TheFishLocker Appreciate it mate. Hope you are your family are well

[@GavinBeaumont]

gotta say for all the fishing shows i watch on youtube im fondest of yours

[@TheFishLocker]

Gavin Beaumont - Thankyou Gavin. 😊👍🏻💙 Thats really great to hear.

[@NaTopcho]

39:51 this how I look like when someone is near my fishing lines. You can't get little privacy even in the ocean. Another great video dude. I can say I am new in the sea fishing (3 years now) and I keep learning new things from you and I have great success using your methods. Thanks for that and much respect from here.

[@TheFishLocker]

Ivan Topchiyski - Haha. I think all fishermen will know that look. 😆 I am very glad to hear that you are finding the videos helpful to your fishing. I have been fishing for over 25 years and I’m still learning every day. 👍🏻🎣🐟😊

[@MrPhilbrooke]

Your facial expressions are brilliant John when those other boats come in close to you , Another great enjoyable vid and well done. Phil Manchester

[@TheFishLocker]

phil brooke - Thanks Phil, glad you enjoyed the video. Those other boats didn’t catch anything so I guess they got their karma. All the best mate. 👍🏻🎣🐟

[@iainbickerstaff7099]

I do hope that not his come face give me nightmares 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shorefishingessex]

A cracking watch as usual John, so many talking points!! Tips & hints galore all the way through which we have all became accustom to, watching your vids, I'm no stranger to wreck fishing but I have a skipper's guidance to assist me, the fact that you're doing this solo makes it all the more creditable. The part of the country that you're fishing makes me envious to say the least, no wonder you relocated from the North East, that's the accent I'm detecting!! Although I can hear a West country twang entering your dialogue occasionally!! If you are a sea angler in the UK does it get much better than Cornwall? As you've shown the fishing ain't too shoddy but the fact that you share the environment with Minke Whales, Dolphins & Tuna really showcases the South West in general to anybody not already acquainted with it's natural beauty. As I said so much to talk about but one last thing, how close do these other boats want to get to you? How annoying when they've got the entire ocean to fish!! Solid stuff John, just what I need on a Saturday morning!! All the best pal.

[@TheFishLocker]

Shore Fishing Essex - Thankyou very much Paul, we had some issues getting the video up on the usual Friday evening but hopefully it makes for a good Saturday watch. I absolutely love this part of the country, it’s no accident that we live here and it’s not hard to see why. I have some ideas for new videos in the coming months that should further highlight how exceptional the SW can me. 😉 As for the boats. It is very frustrating at times, both for the lack of courtesy but also the unnecessary dangers. It’s a big ocean. 🤷🏻‍♂️ You will see it happens a lot as I’ve started leaving it in the videos to highlight the point. Tides on Monday/Tuesday are below CD so I might have a scavenge. 😉👍🏻🐚🦞🦀

[@shorefishingessex]

Would love to have made it down to you for those tides John but I'm working on Monday & it's my son's birthday on Tuesday!! I'm having a nightmare lately trying to find time to make my latest video, it's all in place & ready to go, as you say the tides over the next few days are the best set of lows until the spring lows next year, it was pitch black at low tide this morning in Essex, this evening would have been an option but I'm invited to a party which I can't get out of, tomorrow morning I might be hungover so that leaves Sunday evening witch will be pitch black again, life just keeps getting in the way!!

[@TheFishLocker]

Shore Fishing Essex - Haha. Isn’t that a statement!! You are welcome down here whenever. Give us some notice and stay in touch over WhatsApp and we’ll sort something out. 😉👍🏻🎣🦀🐚

[@shorefishingessex]

Will do cheers John, good luck mate!

[@TheMerlin672]

Glad I found this guy, after hanging my rigs up following diagnosis of all 3 arthritis types. I miss my boat fishing, and like John, catch and release is the mantra, except where I will take for the pot and appreciate what our seas have to offer. It's good to see someone enjoying his fishing, and sustaining the stocks for whoever gets the bug and heads out in a small boat. Nice one, pal.

[@TheFishLocker]

TheMerlin672 - Thank you. I am glad you share our philosophy on fish conservation. All the best my friend and have a great Christmas. 😊👍🏻🎣

[@Blagger3000]

A cracking days fishing with some beautiful ling and perfect conditions. Thanks for sharing your day with us.

[@TheFishLocker]

A&A Britten - It was my pleasure. The day had its frustrations but I had some great fish and enjoyed a day on the boat. 👍🏻🎣😊🐟🛥

[@chopperhehehe]

Great day out 🎣 it will be ling suppers at your house for ages lol nicer than cod I think 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦄🎣😁✌️

[@TheFishLocker]

chopperhehehe - Yeah mate, we’re still eating it now. It has a different taste and texture to cod that I like in fishcakes. My good lady does a lovely spicy fishcake recipe with it. 😛🍽🎣🐟

[@isotelus6772]

Steady takes the prize. Great none stop action and just enough time to enjoy each and every moment of the adventure. Another fulfilling video and a great reason to watch again. Thanks John

[@TheFishLocker]

Isotelus - Thankyou very much. I was very conscious of the length of the video. I personally cannot spare enough free time to watching an hour in one go. And with so much going on I couldn’t have cut it down to 30 mins without leaving out good stuff. I’m glad you liked the video. 4 folks didn’t for some reason. That’s unusual in the first 6 hours - I think I have collected some trolls sadly. 🤷🏻‍♂️👍🏻🎣🐟

[@robarnold4104]

Another cracking vid John, makes me remember why I miss fishing in the UK so much, the variety of species you can hook makes my trips seem boring to say the least, all we get here is cod!!.

[@TheFishLocker]

Rob Arnold - Where are you mate? I know plenty of people on the south coast who would give there right arm for good cod fishing. 🤣

[@robarnold4104]

@@TheFishLocker Be a long trip John I'm in Newfoundland lol, I was out yesterday for less than 1 hour and back on dock with my 5 fish limit, this year there's a ton of mackerel and squid but that's all, there are some big flounder in my bay but no one bothers with them.

[@TheFishLocker]

Rob Arnold - Do you not get haddocks, rays and halibuts up your way? I used to work with a couple of newfy’s actually. Awesome lads, all loved a good drink. 🤣👍🏻🎣

[@robarnold4104]

@@TheFishLocker Used to be haddock but but no more, not seen any rays up here, halibut are plenytiful on the west coast but we're not allowed to catch them, today is the last day of our season so I'm off out for a last cast.

[@Verminterminator]

Superb days fishing John! Couldn't believe the cheek of that boat coming so close.

[@TheFishLocker]

Blaser R8 - Haha. It’s nothing new mate. In fact we have a fishing guide that uses the area and he is one of the worst. Complete disregard for anyone else on the water. Ah well. I caught some good fish and he caught nothing. 🤷🏻‍♂️😊👍🏻🎣🐟

[@nickturner2813]

Sorry to say this but ever since I lot my mate's dad's best reel in Llyn Ogwen, Snowdonia, 51 years ago during my first (and last) attempt at trout fishing, I have had less than zero interest in fishing but your channel is one of those I go to everyday just for the calm, relaxing element of watching. The sounds of seabirds in the background and the lapping of the water against your boat probably help and take me back to family holidays in Mevagissey in the early 60s. Great channel, love it.

[@TheFishLocker]

Nick Turner - That really is nice to hear. I am glad that we can help bring you some calm. I love everything about fishing and find it very calming and therapeutic. As you say, the birds and the water are all amazing memory triggers. I imagine you have some very happy memories from those holidays. All the best Nick. 👍🏻🎣😊

[@reyg.5305]

My mom, aka the butcheress of lake Ontaro, is very impressed with your first cast and first catch of the day. Cheers.

[@TheFishLocker]

Ray G. - Haha. Thank you. 😊👍🏻

[@malcolmrowe1794]

Another great video. Thanks for all the time and effort you have to put in so that we can enjoy them. I have never caught ling,I think they prefer deeper water than I was able to fish in. Glad to see you wear a life jacket, I never did which was total madness.

[@TheFishLocker]

Malcolm Rowe - Hi Malcolm, the lifejacket is something that I think came about as a change of mindset. I never used to wear one growing up. Or the times fishing as a kid. When I definitely should have. Now I wear one probably 80% of the time. Some sessions and scenarios I don’t feel they are totally necessary but when being in the public eye and a possible role model for kids I think it’s very important. Ling do like the deeper water, and snaggy ground or wrecks. 👍🏻🎣🐟😉

[@johnardron4383]

Good to see you using spectra braid John, a lot of people slate it because it’s cheap. I’ve been using it for 15 years and never had problems. Great video as usual 🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

John Ardron - It’s great stuff just a little thicker and rougher. I also use agepoch. Strong as anything and cheap as chips. 👍🏻🎣🐟

[@richardsteel8297]

A quality session John and some lovely ling. Really great skill shown on your knowledge of the wreck and your boat positioning

[@TheFishLocker]

Richard Steel - Thanks Richard, it’s pays to spend a couple of extra minutes steaming over and around a wreck to learn what it is like. It can really improve the fishing. Have you seen my video on “how to anchor a wreck” it’s got a few good tips in it. 😉👍🏻🛥🎣

[@richardsteel8297]

@@TheFishLocker I have seen the video and it was interesting, even as a non-boat owner. 😁

[@Aut251]

Made my night shift better tonight. Great fishing.

[@TheFishLocker]

Terry M - Well I’m glad you enjoyed it Terry. Sorry it was up so late. WiFi issues. 🤷🏻‍♂️😊🎣🐟

[@johnmanser2331]

You bet I enjoyed it. Great video we have all come to expect. Thanks John.

[@TheFishLocker]

John manser - Glad to hear John. All the best mate. 👍🏻🎣🐟

[@anthonyharrison8584]

Another cracking video here John, good to see someone who is conservation minded 👍👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Anthony Harrison - It is something I am very passionate about Anthony. It really upsets me to see fish killed unnecessarily. Never take more than what you need. It’s as simple as that. 😊👍🏻🎣🐟🍽

[@anglerfish1001]

I was waiting for you to shout out “WHY SO CLOSE”. Good vid again.

[@TheFishLocker]

anglerfish1001 - Any boat owner/user with any common sense or manners wouldn’t need telling. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@anglerfish1001]

But those obviously do. Especially the Arvor, he’s obviously an angler so should know what’s what.

[@TheFishLocker]

anglerfish1001 - Yes he should have. I was out there the other day and the same boat did the same thing again. I guess some folks just don’t care. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@PaultheGeordieRacer]

Hi John just want to say im absolutely loving your channel. Only got back into fishing since last spring due to lockdown etc. Watching your vids during time when i cant get out to fish has given me so much advice/tips/ideas etc. Really enjoy following your channel. Keep up the good work n stay safe 😊

[@TheFishLocker]

That's really great to hear Paul. I hope the videos help you out and make a passing the time a little easier. Best wishes and stay safe. 😊

[@jonathanmawdesley-thomas1863]

John is a total legend ,not only is he extremely knowledgeable about fishing but also the fauna On the littoral area ! What a lovely chap ,with his lilting N/E accent ,lovely to see him with James (who has been poorly ) and his wife all having fun Fishing!!

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Jonathon, we are just simply sharing what we know and what love doing. I hope that our videos are an enjoyable distraction for people and also educational. Best wishes to you and your family and stay safe. :D

[@chrisbowden6172]

Excellent video, lovely to see some ling, my favourite eating fish but haven't caught one in almost 10 years, keep up the good work

[@TheFishLocker]

Chris Bowden - Thankyou Chris, if you want to catch some ling this is the perfect place to come. Come down for a holiday and I’ll put you in touch with a some brilliant charter skippers. 👍🏻🎣🐟🛥

[@stephenjones441]

Love your videos John, shore fishing where I live has died a death, been thinking of buying a boat for a while now watching your videos makes me want to get one even more. Thank you.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Hi Stephen, thats a shame. What area are you based? I have a playlist that is specifically aimed at the "Small boat owner/user" It may have some interesting videos in there for you?

[@stephenjones441]

The Fish Locker thanks for the reply John, based in Northern Ireland, shore fishing has been really poor over the last few years I have almost give-up on it , hopping a boat could get me a bit more action.😂😂

[@TheFishLocker]

Stephen Jones - I have another guy who messages me who has just started boat fishing over there with his own boat. I believe he is around Belfast? He’s been doing very well. 👍🏻🎣

[@stephenjones441]

That’s encouraging John, only a few miles from Belfast, would be looking to launch/ Moore around carrickfergus or Antrim cost.

[@colinphilpott3700]

Worth waiting up for John. great video as always. Pity about the boats buzzing you at anchor. hope it didn't spoil your day too much.

[@TheFishLocker]

Colin Philpott - Sorry about the time, just dealing with intermittent WiFi for the past 48 hours. Really frustrating. The big boat actually clipped my anchor rope they steamed so close to my bow. Damaged it and I had to resplice it the following day. 😠🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🛥🎣

[@colinphilpott3700]

@@TheFishLocker A whole ocean to steam around and they do that. Sad that a bit of cop on is missing sometimes in people. Never apologise about the time John. Each and every upload is greatly appreciated. Frustrating at your end, but filled with suspense at this end :) tightlines mate and have a good weekend.

[@TheFishLocker]

Colin Philpott - Thanks Colin. Noah’s ark weather here atm. Hoping to try some new style videos in the coming weeks with the family. We’ll see how it goes. 😉👍🏻🎣🐟🍽

[@colinphilpott3700]

@@TheFishLocker Same here in Cork. Walked the dog early so that i could go rock hopping for bass. Then it hit :) ah well, reduced to tinkering with tackle until it passes. Looking forward to the new vids John.

[@jamiehodgkinsonhodgkinson9155]

I'm loving your videos .I live 1 minute from beach and folkestone harbour. like yourself I love lifting rocks and collecting food. beach fishing and owned boats. your Vids make me want to get out

[@TheFishLocker]

- Im glad you're enjoying the videos Jamie. If you haven't figured out already. I LOVE my fishing :D

[@davidbooth1100]

Another busy session John, well done.

[@TheFishLocker]

David Booth - Thankyou David, did well by the end of it. Lovely day but the eels didn’t want to play. 🤷🏻‍♂️👍🏻🎣

[@stuartrice8143]

Another great watch,seem to learn something every time John.THANKS.

[@TheFishLocker]

Every day is a school day mate. 😉🎣

[@leepearce8103]

You nailed it yet again John. Some lovely ling. Awesome wreck fishing . How the hell you don't lose your rag with those people in them boats I never know . Thanks for the video , look forward to seeing the next . 👍🏼🦈👍🏼🦈

[@TheFishLocker]

Lee Pearce - Haha. Lee as a younger man I would have been raging. But I’ve come to realise that although people like that are frustrating. I will not allow other people or their actions to effect my mood. Getting pissed off would have just ruined my day. And I was out fishing, so I was there to enjoy myself. 😊👍🏻🎣🛥🐟

[@garymurray4878]

Excellent film John, great to see your not a greedy angler, keep it up mate .🎣🎣🎣👍👍👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

gary murray - Absolutely not mate, I prefer to return the majority of the fish I catch and will never take more than I need for the table. It really upsets me to see fish killed and wasted. 😔🎣🐟

[@queena.k.a.mistyyvette1362]

You have so much interesting knowledge! Thank for sharing it with us! This is AWSOME!

[@TheFishLocker]

Queen A.K.A. Misty YVETTE - Thank you, I’m just sharing what I love doing. Hopefully the videos help folks out. 😊🎣

[@johnoakley6362]

I greatly enjoyed this video John, Thank you. Every time you said the word Ling, it sparked off my memories of a song my Grandfather used to sing about the Ling, but for the life of me I can't remember how it goes, lol. A very enjoyable session.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Any time John. I love my wreck fishing at anchor. Ling are a lovely eating fish. Take care mate. 😁

[@derlangetetrisblock]

just sitting here learning for my fishing license in a completely different language. Still I love how much you teach me in your videos. Thanks for that :)

[@TheFishLocker]

- We are simply sharing what we know and love doing. I hope you are finding the videos interesting and helpful. :)

[@Julia.Taunton-Clark99]

I love how you read the comments and respond to them. Most people don’t do that. Keep it up😉😊

[@TheFishLocker]

- I am doing my best Julia. It is a lot of work and might take me a little while but I do try to get back to everyone. 😊

[@nomad7412]

Awesome to watch John. I wish for half of your skill and can't wait for my wifes' hols so we can go out onto the ocean. It is spring for us over here and weather is good. Not sure what the sea is like for fishing at the moment or what's being caught as we are in the throws of renovating and it's a long job so watching you do your thing is taking me away from chores and making me a happy pixie. Can't wait for your next video mate so ttfn. and always have a great and happy days fishing. ( and don't let those bad mannered buggers affect that :))

[@TheFishLocker]

Nomad - Thankyou very much mate. I hope the renovations go well. As for those with bad manners. I generally don’t let other people and their actions effect how I feel. It ruins nobody’s day but my own. 🤷🏻‍♂️😊👍🏻🎣🛥

[@nomad7412]

@@TheFishLocker Great reply John. thanks for responding. Regards mate and I agree. :)

[@thekid8562]

Im in awe of those ling John.Very well done man....

[@TheFishLocker]

leonard whelehan - The last one was a good one wasn’t she. I like a ling every now and then but I’d rather catch eels tbh. They fight harder and go back well. 👍🏻🎣🐟😉

[@martinthorpe5706]

Great days fishing John, well presented, 🐟👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Martin Thorpe - Thankyou Martin. Tight lines mate. 👍🏻🎣🛥🐟

[@iluvpugstoo]

Solid technique, handsome fish = essential viewing.

[@TheFishLocker]

iluvpugstoo - I like how you think. 😉👍🏻🎣

[@mikedixon7942]

Great video as usual got to compliment on the conservation issues

[@TheFishLocker]

Mike Dixon - Thankyou Mike. It’s something that really upsets me when I see it happen. Folks catch and catch and catch. Then turn round and go “Aw I don’t want any of that..” it terrible. Take only what you need. If everyone did that there would be a lot more around. 😉👍🏻🎣🐟

[@littlehon8330]

Well done John on a great days fishing and another awesome video 👌👌

[@TheFishLocker]

colin Breen - Thankyou Colin. Tight line my friend. 🐟👍🏻🎣

[@markhodgkinson8431]

Loved the disapproving look as the other boats came close says it all, you thought they would give you plenty of space, another cracking video

[@TheFishLocker]

- Leisure anglers are like seagulls sometimes. As soon as one of them sees a fish come over the gunwale they all flock around. :P

[@markhodgkinson8431]

Perhaps a new video about seamanship and how to operate a boat is needed along side some fishing

[@TheFishLocker]

Mark Hodgkinson - Plans are being made. 😉👍🏻

[@davehoward6573]

Love the way you are explaining what you do and why, Thanks for sharing and taking the time to film and educate.

[@TheFishLocker]

- It is our pleasure Dave, we are simply sharing what we know and love doing. I hope it helps folks out. :)

[@Pete.108]

Friggen Awesome once again pal to say the least well enjoyed watching, tight lines and all the best Pete.

[@TheFishLocker]

peter buckley - Aw thanks Pete, really glad you liked the video. I do enjoy my anchor fishing. All the best mate.👍🏻🎣🛥

[@MissionaryInMexico]

Man, do I have a *lot* of catching up to do, on your channel! It will be some of the most enjoyable time I'll spend this week!

[@TheFishLocker]

Cristos Palabras - Haha. I think we have around 100 good fishing videos. So yes, you’ve got some catching up to do. 😉👍🏻🎣

[@aaronhenderson8502]

Maybe those blokes wanted to get in your boat. Glad you didn't get upset on camera. Don't worry your audience did it for yah.

[@TheFishLocker]

aaron henderson - Haha. I have learnt that it is up to me wether I get annoyed and frustrated. Not anyone else. So even when you get idiots like that. I’m out fishing to have a good time. 😉👍🏻🎣

[@davidphillips2259]

Just seen video of your record bass the one everyone would love to catch well done 👍🏻

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. That video is up and doing the rounds again, it was a stunning fish.lol.

[@wayneclarke1727]

My P.B.? Thirteen and a half inch male BLUE CRAB! By hand ..chicken neck on a string, along with a dozen slightly smaller.. Fed my family that day at 10yrs old.. I was proud that day ! All from land.. no boat no traps.. seat of the oants

[@TheFishLocker]

Well done to you Wayne. 👍🏻🦀

[@trampster7306]

Superb video John - very nice bit of Ang-Ling!! 🤣🤣 Am I right in that they are similar eating to Cod? If so, you've got some great Fish & Chips lined up! I was also laughing at your expression every time that idiot with the Gin Palace steamed into view! Some People just have more money than sense! He looked like he had as good as stopped beside you as you brought that last Ling on board. Tight lines Mate - keep 'em coming! 👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Trampster - Mate, if he’d been any closer he’d have been in my boat!! Haha. Ling is slightly more fibrous than cod. Goes brilliantly in fishcakes. My lovely wife did a catch and cook video of them if you fancy a look. Great simple recipe that is really versatile. 😉🎣🐟🍽

[@trampster7306]

@@TheFishLocker I did see Hannah's excellent catch & cook a while ago. Just wondered what they were like pan-fried!!

[@TheFishLocker]

Trampster - Cut into goujons they are lovely so I don’t see why they wouldn’t be nice pan fried. 👍🏻🎣🍽🐟

[@MrJohnkersey]

You ought to do a video of returning to base and cleaning the boat down, love watching all your videos

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. If I did that then everyone would know where I keep my boat. ;)

[@neilsmith7547]

Well done john. Cracking ling mate. Brilliant video again. 👏👏👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Neil Smith - Thanks Neil, I do like my wreck fishing at anchor. 👍🏻🎣🐟

[@russellhallam8054]

Top man 👍👍👍well done John 👍👍..I recon ling vindaloo should be on the cards for that beauty 👍👍top effort mate 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Russell Hallam - There was a lot of fish there. My father in law and us were eating it for days!! I absolutely love it in fishcakes. My good lady did a catch and cook video showing the recipe if you’re interested. 😉👍🏻🍽 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZfNZ6JtjtSbhLc

[@russellhallam8054]

The Fish Locker I will have a look .. glad to see it’s not just me who attract other boats !😂😂 couldn’t get any closer !!!

[@TheFishLocker]

Russell Hallam - Bugger was nearly in the boat with me!! Haha. 😆👍🏻🎣🛥

[@jackieperkins691]

"The Young Man and the Sea" :) good catch!

[@TheFishLocker]

Jackie Perkins - I loved that book. 👍🏻🎣🐟

[@DAAraiz]

It's a weird thing, but a ling is a ling, a cod is a cod, and a lingcod is neither a ling, nor a cod, it's just a lingcod... it's own thing, it's not even related closely to the others.

[@TheFishLocker]

SkunkApe95 - I know. If anything they are like a monster blenny!! They even share similarities to Wolf fish. 👍🏻🎣🐟

[@DAAraiz]

@@TheFishLocker ah, yep, we have wolf fish here in the Pacific northwest too. We call them wolf eels though, cause they look and act a bit different in this Area.

[@fozman4926]

Another great video John, thanks for sharing.

[@TheFishLocker]

Fozman - No worries, glad you enjoyed it. 👍🏻🎣

[@philipshaw5715]

Another great one John . Had a few fish out of whitby drif fishing on your rigs no monsters a few weeks ago Wasn't short for bait plenty of Maccy and got a small ling on the ledger rig. Going back in a few weeks again using your set ups ,can't go wrong with your vids educating and highly enjoyable keep.em comming.

[@TheFishLocker]

Philip Shaw - Good to hear your got amongst the fish. The usual stamp of ling on the rough ground there is around 7-9lb. There’s always stacks of them this time of year. Who you fishing with when you go back? 👍🏻🎣

[@philipshaw5715]

@@TheFishLocker Barry I've done ok with him on the 3 times ive been out with him . He got 2nd largest fish in latest comp ,I'm awaiting dates of next comp so I can look at dates and book b&b. It's amazing there's still loads of Maccy about if using baited feathers hard work getting through them and then when get to wrecks pouting have another go .🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

Philip Shaw - Id be inclined to try a small live pouting 😉🎣🐟

[@philipshaw5715]

Thanks for that John I'll try that next time a small pouting.🐟👍🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

Philip Shaw - The takes are really aggressive and you just have to give them a little line and time to get the bait fully in their mouths before you set the hook.

[@kevinfletcher7471]

Great vid John for so many reasons so much content , might have to watch it twice. You know when you catch a wrasse or bass etc you can say wow what a great condition fish , that's what I thought about that conger you caught about 20 mins in , really was a stunning example !

[@TheFishLocker]

Sometimes they don't have to be a monster to just be a really go example of the species. 😊

[@romasfisherman5386]

Great video we have all come to expect. Thanks John.👍👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Romas fisherman - Any time my friend. 👍🏻🎣

[@lizflorence3577]

A great combination of knowledge and story-telling ability. Thank you for producing such fascinating content 🙂

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Liz, it truly is our pleasure to share these videos with you. We are simply sharing what we know and love doing. Best wishes and have a lovely day. :)

[@justmekath465]

Thank you for all the nice content worth to watch and it’s addicting I learned so much about fishes seashells,seaweeds like almost everything i don’t need to watch geographic channel it’s all here in one keep it up Keep safe and the rest of the family ❤️

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much, I am glad that you are enjoying our range of content. Best wishes and have a great day. 😊

[@MrWattsy84]

Nice fishing again mate, lovely day for it, like a mill pond in the end 👍🏻 shame about the other nosey boats 🙄

[@TheFishLocker]

PurelyGoPro - Yes mate, turned out to be a lovely day, just a bit crowded. 🤣🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🛥

[@audriulis]

Ling is a tasty fish 👍🏻, great angling

[@TheFishLocker]

Audrius Palaima - Sure is my friend, we have a delicious catch and cook video showing our homemade fishcakes with ling. 👍🏻🎣🐟🍽

[@stevelomas4119]

@@TheFishLocker Ling is nice poached in milk...great vid...I'd have told the other skipper to f**k off though.

[@TheFishLocker]

Steve Lomas - I wish I could, but having the channel and stuff means I have to bite my tongue. 🤷🏻‍♂️👍🏻🎣

[@kevinbuckler1085]

Always enjoy watching your vids,your a natural in front of the camera.And very patient with your new 'stalker' !!

[@bigbadbaron8416]

Ik right

[@TheFishLocker]

kevin buckler - Thankyou very much Kevin. I learned a while back that although things and people may be frustrating, I will not allow them or their actions to effect my mood. Getting pissed off does nothing but spoil your own day. And I was fishing, so I was there to enjoy myself. 😊👍🏻🎣🐟🛥

[@kevinbuckler1085]

@@TheFishLocker Couldn't agree more.If I could do a thumbs up emoji I'd add that too !!

[@trampster7306]

@@kevinbuckler1085 If you are using a Windows Laptop, hold down the WIndows key and press the full stop. It should bring up an emoji box! 👍👍 I only found that trick out recently!

[@kevinbuckler1085]

@@trampster7306 Thanks Trapster,I've tried that,but can't get that to work either !! I've evven looked on KZbin for advice,and can't get them to work !!!

[@davywalker8538]

Top notch! Great entertainment and informative.Thanks John 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Davy Walker - Thankyou Davy, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. 😉👍🏻🎣🛥

[@julianmounser3241]

Thanks for taking me with you

[@richardsales6996]

That other boat was getting around and looked like he was trying to move in to your spot lol .good catches

[@TheFishLocker]

Richard Sales - He would have had a job. I was anchored up there hours before he even came on the scene. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️👍🏻🛥

[@Arfabiscuit]

Ling are a lovely eating fish nice video again John .

[@TheFishLocker]

Arfabiscuit - I agree mate, delicious fish. My good lady cooks ours in fishcakes or goujons. 👍🏻🎣🍽

[@Arfabiscuit]

@@TheFishLocker I can't think of any seafood i don't like

[@TheFishLocker]

Arfabiscuit - Incase you were interested. 😉🍽🎣 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZfNZ6JtjtSbhLc

[@PLATINIUM1943]

The tourists are so courious :) On winter "Lota lota" as a same family to ling, comes to spaws very tasty roe !

[@TheFishLocker]

- They are like seagulls. The first sign of a fish and they come flocking.lol

[@pikeboyukuk1477]

There’s only 2 fishing channels I watch and the other one is ta fishing 👍👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Pike boy uk Uk - I’m very glad to hear you find the videos good viewing. 👍🏻🎣🐟

[@pikeboyukuk1477]

I do , I love your knowledge what you see is what you get

[@TheFishLocker]

Pike boy uk Uk - That is exactly what I wanted the channel and fb page to be like mate. Straight forward, easy going, honest fishing. 😊👍🏻🎣

[@queena.k.a.mistyyvette1362]

That 1st catch was great! You go! I was screaming like a maniac lol

[@TheFishLocker]

Queen A.K.A. Misty YVETTE - Haha. Sometimes things just go to plan. 😊🎣🐟🐟

[@RicTic66]

Well that was a bonus. I'd just finished watching you and James in your latest 'winter fishing video' and this popped up in my recommendations, one of the half dozen or so videos I have yet to watch. You look a bit warmer here.😊 Great video as always and some superb fish. Looks like my evening is sorted. 👍😊👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- Haha. Bonus. Yeah that was towards the end of last year I think. September time maybe? Im glad you're enjoying working your wy through the videos. All the best mate. :)

[@piemanoutdooradventures]

Fish locker great video again mate. About time you started leaving some of those big fish for us now 😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheFishLocker]

Welsh kayak And shore fishing - Haha. Plenty of nice fish being caught up your way. I even considered making a journey up after some rays off the shore. 😉🎣🐟

[@piemanoutdooradventures]

Will have to plan a trip out after them then and do a video myself. Any tips on doing the videos?

[@TheFishLocker]

Welsh kayak And shore fishing - Send me a PM on the Fishlocker fb page mate. We can have a chat about any questions you have. 👍🏻🎣

[@jonnyburgess8286]

nice vids dude, im a codhead from scarborough and love watching your vids wen the conditions arent good.

[@TheFishLocker]

- Ahh, sorry to hear that John. I suppose someones got to be an Algerino. Haha. Glad you're enjoying the vids mate. Take it easy bud. 😊

[@debbiep99]

Ling are a fun fish to catch. In BC I thought I had hooked onto the bottom of a rocky area. So we're moving the boat around to do what we do when we're snagged and I start to wind thinking o maybe it was a sea cucumber or an anemone or something. Glance down as it was closer to the surface and I see this huge Ling on my line. It broke off before I could hand it in the boat.

[@TheFishLocker]

Liz P - Oh no!!! Ah well at least you got to see it. I’d rather that than it snap off without seeing what it was. 😊👍🏻🎣🐟

[@markmaloney5146]

Another fantastic vid mr fish locker 👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Mark Maloney - Thankyou Mark, I’m glad you think so. Had a real drama getting it uploaded. WiFi is driving me mad. 🤦🏻‍♂️🎣👍🏻

[@johnkester5926]

Well it's nice that they go past you slowly!

[@TheFishLocker]

- It doesn't always happen like that.

[@scoobysnacks209]

nicest fish i have ever eat was a conger cooked in garlic and butter when i was a teenager really nice and have not had any since for some reason

[@TheFishLocker]

- I have tried conger a couple of times and haven't really enjoyed it. But each to their own. :)

[@peterleecatchpole1056]

brilliant video again john living the dream m8 and so nice of the other craft to keep you company grrrr

[@TheFishLocker]

Peter Lee Catchpole - Haha. Yeah, it was so thoughtful of them. 😆🤦🏻‍♂️👍🏻🎣🛥

[@driftwood5407]

@@TheFishLocker Bless um, ;) they need all the help they can get :) brill video sir,

[@TheFishLocker]

Una Person - Thankyou. Yes it was a little bit of a funny moment when they had been buzzing around me for 45 mins and had not a bite and I pulled out 3 good fish. 😬

[@SeaFishingOnly]

I agree, nothing better than fresh bait🎣🐟

[@TheFishLocker]

Sea Fishing Only! - Absolutely. 😉🎣👍🏻🐟

[@dougsmcv]

I saw a video on YT a while ago about guys fishing for cod in deep water in either Iceland or Norway. What they did to stop the swim bladder from blowing was allowing the fish to rest in about 20-30 foot of water before landing it. You could see the fish releasing the air from the swim bladder then they brought the fish to the surface. All the fish were returned and swam back to the depths seemingly unharmed. Don't know if this would work with Ling but it might be worth a try.

[@TheFishLocker]

dougsmcv - This does work with some species. Ling are very susceptible to “blowing” though. I have even known it for someone to lose a fish half way up and moments later for it to float to the surface anyway. Also, whilst eel fishing like I was. If you hold them half way like you are describing they can often throw the hook or tangle themselves up terribly. 🤷🏻‍♂️ As they are a good eating fish I do not see such a problem. But you are right, with some species holding them half way up helps them to depressurise 😊👍🏻🎣🐟

[@fatfish6839]

Obviously know what your doing 🙂 Nice to see solid advice and good skills 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you very much mate, Ive seen your comments on a few vids now. Thank you for taking the time. All the best and tight lines. :)

[@fatfish6839]

@@TheFishLocker credit where it is due john ..... I'm in the process of doing the same thing with a little boat ( not KZbin videos I will leave that to the experts) Your obviously a very keen and skilled sea angler and a skilled seaman..... keep up the good work 👍

[@TheFishLocker]

fatfish 68 - Thank you very much. I do ok but I’m still learning mate. Every days a school day. 😉👍🏻🎣

[@svenandersen1459]

Ive now gone back and watched everything lol the bluefin tuna vid was great cheers mate and merry xmas to you and your family

[@TheFishLocker]

Haha. What I would do is go onto the channel on your laptop or phone. Select videos and then arrange by oldest. I bet any money there will be a few you haven’t.

[@carot2003]

I find your videos very interesting, you are a KZbin natural, thanks for sharing..

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you and welcome to our channel. I hope you enjoy our videos and take care. :D

[@petermcgrath7887]

Agree with all the comments, great fishing and a great watch as usual. In regards to the swim bladders blowing have you ever tried just holding the fish half way up for about 30 seconds? Gives the Ling the time it needs to adjust to the change in pressure. There is a chance you could lose the fish but when you don't want to be keeping everything it certainly helps and seems to work.

[@TheFishLocker]

Peter Mcgrath - Thats it Peter, if you do slowly play them up they can go back better. It doesn’t always work but it can help. Although you cannot always tell what’s a ling and what is an eel and if you hold them half way up you are likely to lose them. 🤷🏻‍♂️👍🏻🎣

[@marktopdog7173]

Smashing video mate, keep up the good work.

[@TheFishLocker]

mark sansom - Thankyou Mark. 👍🏻🎣🐟

[@dave1secondago]

brilliant fishing vid man loved it

[@TheFishLocker]

hoodie - Thanks mate. Tight lines. 😉👍🏻🎣🐟

[@dave1secondago]

it was a thumbs up from me fella

[@TheFishLocker]

hoodie - Thankyou. If you think any of your mates would enjoy the vid and the channel, please send them my way mate. 👍🏻🎣😊

[@dave1secondago]

yip I been spreading the word on your channel no problem

[@TheFishLocker]

hoodie - Awesome mate, I really appreciate it. 👍🏻🎣😊

[@paulwhitemore2610]

Another cracking vid John! Those Ling looked awesome not bad eating either, shame about the nobneads stalking you, is the sea not big enough for them to find their own marks? Tight lines pal keep em coming, stay safe and lucky! 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Paul whitemore - Thankyou Paul, aye they were nice fish, especially that last one. Shame there was no big eels but I think the ling were just too fast on the feed. And yes, my stalker was pushing his luck a little. 🤦🏻‍♂️🛥👍🏻🎣

[@robertelson2564]

Great videos John, good to know you are a member of the conger club i myself friend and brother were also but now i live in Ireland (Watherville co Kerry) we had some great times in Plymouth. have been working on my orkney sea angler 19 and cannot wait to get out and do a bit, keep up the good work John Robert Elson

[@TheFishLocker]

robert elson - Hi Robert, I was a member of the conger club until earlier this year. Because of a couple of committee members the club has really taken a turn for the worse and is a pitiful shell of its former self. There are some great lads in the club, but I will never have anything to do with that club again. Good luck with your boat and let me know how you get on. 👍🏻🎣🛥🐟

[@robertelson2564]

@@TheFishLocker That is very said to hear John times change ! will of course let you know how i get on, all the best.

[@TheFishLocker]

robert elson - There were a lot of changes made immediately after Mike Millman retired from the club. It was a real shame. 😔

[@robertelson2564]

@@TheFishLocker If i remember rightly Mike was he from darbyshire just up the road from me i may be wrong but the name rings a bell even so loved his fishing

[@robertmansfield7315]

thank you another great day fishing ur so lucky

[@TheFishLocker]

robert mansfield - No problem Robert. Glad you enjoyed it mate, maybe a little too far off for a SIB 😉👍🏻🎣

[@Kaylahhhhhhhhh]

Love your videos so much! Fishing seems much better at your part than where I live 😅

[@TheFishLocker]

- Thank you Kayla. I don't know where you are but the fishing here is good because it is cared for and managed properly. 😊

[@robbieallan6522]

If I use eddy jelly worm's or those sidewinder lures I've found it's good to keep in contact with the lure as it's dropping cuz Pollack and coalie will often take on the drop especially on a good spring tide with plenty of movement.

[@TheFishLocker]

Agreed.

[@jamesritchie2167]

When I caught surplus to own personal needs I had my round of needy in my community and delivered carrier bags of freshly filets of fish. The folks could not afford nice fresh fish and we fishermen can do much for the less fortunate in our community. I co ordinated with local priests who also enjoyed some free fresh fish.

[@TheFishLocker]

- That is a fine thing you do. I also provide fish to our family and some elderly neighbours. But we are beginning to live in a world where charitable donations are harder and harder to give now. Too many people and organisations worried about health and safety.

[@iainbickerstaff7099]

Great video as usual good luck to you Mate must be hard getting your head through the door after reading all these great comments 🤣🤣good on your mate great tips as usual👍👍

[@TheFishLocker]

Iain Bickerstaff - Oh don’t worry I have my good wife here to put me in my place. 🤣🤣👍🏻🎣🐟

[@iainbickerstaff7099]

The Fish Locker I have seen the photos mate of your mrs man or mouse more cheese please 😁

[@Mike-ef7xe]

Great job. Your lings certainly look different that the lings of the Pacific Northwest coast of America. Ours are Simply nasty looking, but oh man... they taste so good. Thanks. Good fishing. "Rip a lip"

[@TheFishLocker]

Mike - Thanks Mike. Yes your lingcod are more mottled and have a much more aggressive personality from what I’ve seen. Aren’t some of them blue? I hope to fish in Alaska or Nova Scotia one day for them and halibut. All the best and tight lines. 😉👍🏻🎣🐟

[@MrAcuta73]

@@TheFishLocker Yes, they can have blue colored meat (cooks white, but a little strange looking), as well as some blue pigmentation of the skin. Talking to a biologist about it, it is apparently diet-related and 90% of blue Ling are females. We call them "Smurfs", for obvious reasons. VERY aggressive, lots of teeth, and a mouth like a 5-gallon bucket. Just pure eating machines. As an aside, the same biologist said they are about a perfect sport fishery. They propagate well, grow fast, and get big. With reasonable harvest regulation, they are VERY sustainable. And delicious. Probably my favorite fish to eat.

[@Mike-ef7xe]

@@TheFishLocker Oh yeah, our lings have a tint of blue/purple... well, sort of. We have a size limit. Some areas are 22" or 55.88 cm minimum. We're allowed 2 for each person fishing. The Halibut are a whole different thing. Rip a lip. Keep up the good work.

[@fishpest2039]

Well good on you for your catch and for heading home well stocked and satisfied. Wrecks become habitats offering some safe spots to fish. Your tinny boat is lacking a few rod holders, this would save you forever turning and checking, cheap as chips to have made and you will wonder why you didnt have them all along. We fish for the larger fish over here on our Reefs using TLD's and Penns, always have to set the drag half way, double hooked lines can be an arm stretcher 2 x 15 kg fighting takes it out of you real quick. Boats that come checking you out like that are sussing out the ground finding marks, this will always happen just human nature. So happy feeding on your Ling fish, hope you handed some fillets out to friends and your friendly service station owner, tight lines and catch you next time

[@TheFishLocker]

Fishpest Aussie - Great comment. I have rod holders but when fishing like this I like the rods to be kept low so any heave or roll in the boat doesn’t lift the lead or line very much and disturb the bait. 😉👍🏻🎣 I shared my catch with my father in law and my wife cooked us some delicious fish cakes. 😊🎣🐟🍽

[@l.r.sfishing4011]

I've seen a couple of ya vids now and I really love your stile. Well played on all the fish you got as well!!! 🎣🎣

[@TheFishLocker]

L.R.S FISHING - Thank you very much. I had a great day. Lucky angler. 😉🎣👍🏻

[@l.r.sfishing4011]

@@TheFishLocker na mate no luck there your a top fisherman!!!! I really hope I'll be as good as you 1 day!!! 🎣🎣🎣🤝🏼

[@TheFishLocker]

L.R.S FISHING - Just never stop learning. I plan to learn till the day I die. 😉🎣

[@l.r.sfishing4011]

@@TheFishLocker best way to be mate!!! All the best to you!! 🎣🎣🎣

[@jasongarratt3959]

Some cracking fish, your patient and very civilised that boat keep getting close he would of had a lead across his bow, have you done any videos on dispatching and prep fish for eating thanks

[@TheFishLocker]

- He did actually steam over my anchor rope and damaged it with his prop. Some people are just empty in the head. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️